Juan Cartagena

Attorney, Educator, Public Speaker, Cultural Activist

[Juan Cartagena @Cartagena2Q]

@JeffWice @NYS_IRC @NewsatMedgar @CityAndStateNY @RedistrictNet @BPHACaucus @SenatorMyrie @TheRealLatriceW @ShelleyBMayer A major loss to all of us who fight for voting rights and equality. My condolences to John's family and friends.

[Juan Cartagena @Cartagena2Q]

Say it @RyanPHaygood !

[Juan Cartagena @Cartagena2Q]

@nytimes highlights @sanbenito powerful opening @Grammys2023. Good. But he played Plena. Not Bomba! #PlenaEsPlena

[Juan Cartagena @Cartagena2Q]

Yes. When is the parade for @Dianadjm ?

[Juan Cartagena @Cartagena2Q]

Say it @EunissesH Let's keep the pressure on

[Eunisses Hernandez @EunissesH]

This definitely missed the mark. @POTUS

Stop leaving migrants behind!

Stop leaving people behind!

Stop leaving people behind!

Stop leaving people behind!

Stop leaving people behind!

Stop leaving people behind!

Stop leaving people behind!

[Juan Cartagena @Cartagena2Q]

@DrugPolicyOrg and @DrugPolicyAct have been championing this for years! As have every criminal justice organizer I have met for decades. Ya era tiempo @POTUS. Now finish the job and bring more sense into drug policies in the U.S.

[NHCSL - Nat’l Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators @NHCSL]

We’ve also called for eliminating criminal penalties for individual persons who possess cannabis. And we’ve called for process to expunge convictions.

This is a great process. Thank you again @POTUS

https://t.co/lVUG8vzuNS

[Juan Cartagena @Cartagena2Q]

Gracias Ken. De-schedule it.

[NHCSL - Nat’l Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators @NHCSL]

Cannabis is on Schedule 1 because of the racist and specifically anti-Latino animus that led to its prohibition in the first place. Even the word marijuana is anti-Latino.

We’ve long-called for rescheduling or descheduling it.

THANK YOU MR. PRESIDENT

https://t.co/lVUG8vhTpi

[Juan Cartagena @Cartagena2Q]

Among the most ridiculous drug policies in our country is the placement of Marijuana among Schedule I drugs as if it has no medicinal/therapeutic properties. @POTUS has this right, @SecBecerra needs to change this. Ahora!

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

Third: We classify marijuana at the same level as heroin – and more serious than fentanyl. It makes no sense. I’m asking @SecBecerra and the Attorney General to initiate the process of reviewing how marijuana is scheduled under federal law.

[Juan Cartagena @Cartagena2Q]

The level of excessive incarceration and criminal sanctions for Marijuana has long been a source of differential and discrimination in the U.S. Glad to see the administration starting the shift.

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

Second: I’m calling on governors to pardon simple state marijuana possession offenses. Just as no one should be in a federal prison solely for possessing marijuana, no one should be in a local jail or state prison for that reason, either.

[Juan Cartagena @Cartagena2Q]

Glad to see this administration finally getting some common sense about Marijuana. Gracias @POTUS for taking this step. More needs to be done.

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

As I’ve said before, no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana.

Today, I’m taking steps to end our failed approach. Allow me to lay them out.

[Juan Cartagena @Cartagena2Q]

Gracias @RenaudAntonio for laying down these Qs #NoHumanIsDisposable

[JorgeAntonioRenaud @RenaudAntonio]

What do three humans who lived in cages have to say about the need to create a world without cages? Duh. Come and vent, share, and help us imagine a world where vengeance and punishment don't guide our efforts to find true accountability. #NoHumanIsDisposable @latinojustice

[Juan Cartagena @Cartagena2Q]

And we are here with you @BiancaTylek !

[Bianca @BiancaTylek]

20 yrs ago today my partner was murdered. He was just home from prison and the dispute was over just $200. He wanted better for his daughter, his brothers, and himself. What he couldn’t do, I’m committed to. I do this work in his honor, as a victim of violence — we’re here too.

[Juan Cartagena @Cartagena2Q]

'twas my idea but I thought our Chicano had our back! At least we song a badass song!

[UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute (LPPI) @UCLAlatino]

A sincere congratulations to @UCLAlatino board member @Cartagena2Q on being recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award from our partners at @MALDEF for his immeasurable contributions as a civil rights attorney & legal services provider!

[Juan Cartagena @Cartagena2Q]

@JMurguia_Unidos it was a joy to see you again. Thanks for all you do. Pa'lante!

[Janet Murguía @JMurguia_Unidos]

Wonderful night celebrating ⁦@MALDEF⁩ DC Gala 2022 AMAZING 🤩 honorees ⁦@RepRoybalAllard⁩ ⁦@Maria_Hinojosa⁩ & Juan ⁦@Cartagena2Q⁩ w/ MC ⁦@RaulAReyes⁩ Thank u 🙏🏼MALDEF Pres. Tom Saenz for your steadfast leadership, partnership & an inspiring evening.

[MALDEF @MALDEF]

Congratulations to @MALDEF honorees @Maria_Hinojosa @Cartagena2Q , pictured here with Pres. Thomas A. Saenz & MC @RaulAReyes, on their Lifetime Achievement Awards.

[Juan Cartagena @Cartagena2Q]

By all means #ConfirmDaleHo An excellent attorney and colega!

[Leslie Proll @LeslieProll]

Dale Ho was recommended by @SenSchumer to NY district court & nominated 11 months ago.

When Mitch McConnell was Majority Leader, Justin Walker from KY was nominated & confirmed to district & then circuit court in one year.

Come on, Dems. It’s long past time to #ConfirmDaleHo

[Juan Cartagena @Cartagena2Q]

Say it!

[Alex Vitale @avitale]

My take on Biden's crime plan:
https://t.co/0IT1Gdfc2F

[Alec Karakatsanis @equalityAlec]

THREAD. Today researchers announced the most comprehensive study ever on a bail reform. They studied over 500,000 misdemeanor cases and found that reducing the use of money bail in Houston led to big decreases in jailing and likely *decreased* future crime.